Hansi Flick addresses Lamine Yamal’s frustration after substitution in Barcelona’s Champions League win

Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has acknowledged that teenage sensation Lamine Yamal was visibly upset after being substituted in the closing minutes of Tuesday’s Champions League victory over Eintracht Frankfurt.

Yamal, who had been influential throughout the match, appeared frustrated as he left the pitch.

In his post-match press conference, Flick confirmed the young winger’s reaction but emphasised that the decision was made for tactical reasons.

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“Lamine was disappointed with the substitution. We needed fresh legs, and that’s why we made the change,” he said.

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Despite the late-game incident, Flick expressed satisfaction with the overall performance of his side, which maintained control for large stretches of the match.

“I’m happy because we controlled the game. They defended well and stayed compact, but we still created chances,” he noted

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Barcelona’s dominance allowed them to secure an important three points as the Champions League group stage nears its conclusion.